I am submitting this complaint regarding repeated power steering failures involving our 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE, which have raised serious concerns about the safety of this vehicle and the risk posed to my family. On November 18, 2025, our vehicle was involved in a collision with a deer. Following the accident, it underwent extensive repairs, including electrical work, steering-related diagnostics, and calibration. Repair records indicate that additional diagnostic work was required at Land Rover Cherry Hill after another repair facility was unable to resolve calibration issues. Despite these repairs, the vehicle has continued to experience recurring power steering failures, requiring additional visits to Land Rover Cherry Hill. During these failures, the steering became unusually difficult to turn, and a warning message appeared on the dashboard. The failures occurred both while the vehicle was being driven and when attempting to start it. The loss of power steering assistance while driving is especially concerning because of the increased physical effort required to steer and the potential difficulty maintaining control during turns, traffic situations, or emergency maneuvers. Following previous repairs, we continued operating the vehicle with the understanding that the steering-related problems had been resolved. However, the same issue has repeatedly returned, most recently in October 2026, leaving the vehicle unsafe for us to operate. We have been advised that a potential issue involving the vehicle's wiring harness may be contributing to the recurring failures. However, the underlying cause has not been confirmed, and additional diagnostic evaluation is pending. Our greatest concern is that our family has repeatedly been placed in a potentially dangerous situation involving the failure of a critical vehicle safety system. We relied on the repairs performed and believed the vehicle was safe to drive, only to experience additional steering failu
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport: sudden loss of power
5 of the 22 complaints about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20201
- 20195
- 20183
- 20172
- 20163
- 20151
What owners say
Driving 80 MPH on an LA freeway with children, "gearbox fault" message, total loss of engine power, forced to coast to the shoulder.
2019 discovery sport. The turbo charger suddenly failed at 62,000 miles. No prior warning before losing power and loud whining noise began lucky to get to the side of the freeway safely. I Had the turbo charger replaced with new OEM parts by authorized Range Rover repair facility. Cost of new turbo $3565.82 labor cost $720. Total $4285.82 After reviews of multiple complaints by others with this problem just after warranty expired I am surprised that no recall or replacement offer by the manufacturer that still sells this vehicle without telling buyers of this being common failure and not covered. Last Range Rover I will ever buy.
When traveling the car does not accelerate properly sometimes losing power. Feels like engine might turn off. But removing foot from accelerator (gas pedal), then reapply, gets engine to respond, but very slowly. No warning messages.
When traveling the car does not accelerate properly sometimes losing power.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
- Engine knocking noise post service engine replacement
- Amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Displayed – Engine May Not Start With Multiple DTCs Present
- Customer reports, Engine Light is on and poor cabin heating.
- Engine misfire
- Customer reports that low coolant lamp on, coolant leak.
- Customer reports coolant level low message on dash or a coolant leak.
- Coolant level low warning message
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
5 of 22 owner complaints about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport (23%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
There are 0 recalls and 31 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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